Sports Bulletin Report
Dubai (UAE): Traditional rival Pakistan and India cricket women set to meet on July 21 in the Asia Cup 2024 fixture in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the schedule of the prestigious regional cricket showpiece.
Joining the cricketing powerhouses of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will be the semi-finalists of the Women's Premier Cup 2024 - UAE, Malaysia, Nepal, and Thailand. The increased participation promises to make this tournament even more competitive and thrilling for cricket fans across the region.
In line with the ACC's vision for inclusivity and equality in cricket, the Women's Asia Cup2024 will continue the tradition of having all female referees and umpires, following the successful implementation of the same in the previous edition.
ACC President, Jay Shah said: "The Women's Asia Cup 2024 underscores the ACC's commitment to promoting women's cricket in the region. We are excited to see the increased participation and competitiveness among the teams, reflecting the growing popularity and importance of women's cricket. This expansion, from six teams in 2018 to seven in 2022, and now eight, is a testament to our commitment to the women’s game and the burgeoning talent pool in Asian cricket. We anticipate an exciting tournament that will inspire both players and fans."
The Women's Asia Cup has become a significant event in the ACC calendar, providing a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. The ACC remains steadfast in its efforts to advance women's cricket and create more opportunities for women to excel internationally.
Pools:
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Nepal
Group B: Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia
Schedule (ACC Women's Asia Cup, Dambulla):
Friday 19-Jul Pakistan vs Nepal, India vs UAE
Saturday 20-Jul Malaysia vs Thailand, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Sunday 21-Jul Nepal vs UAE, India vs Pakistan
Monday 22-Jul Sri Lanka vs Malaysia, Bangladesh vs Thailand
Tuesday 23-Jul Pakistan vs UAE, India vs Nepal
Wednesday 24-Jul Bangladesh vs Malaysia, Sri Lanka vs Thailand
Friday 26-Jul SF1 (Group A 1st) vs (Group B 2nd)
SF2 (Group B 1st) vs (Group A 2nd)
Sunday 28-Jul Final
